name-drop

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See also: namedrop and name drop

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name-drop (third-person singular simple present name-drops, present participle name-dropping, simple past and past participle name-dropped)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To casually mention a well-known or illustrious person or the titles of their works, often implying familiarity or association, especially in order to impress others, increase one's status, or to appear knowledgeable or fashionable.
    Synonym: namecheck

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